Dallas Cowboys Make Final Cuts: Gordon, Siavii Left Off Roster

September 5, 2010   ·   Derek Major   ·   Jump to comments

The Cowboys made their final cuts today before the 5 pm deadline and while most of the cuts weren't surprising, there is one that definitely stands out. 
Cletis Gordon, who had an outstanding preseason in the fight for the fourth cornerback spot, was among those released. Gordon had one interceptions during the preseason  and a reported 10 during camp. He was constantly praised for his work ethic and effort on the field.

The Cowboys could sign another corner but it seems more likely that they'll just go with three corners (Terence Newman, Mike Jenkins, and Orlando Scandrick) considering Alan Ball and Akwasi Owusu-Ansah both have experience playing the position. 
Another surprising cut was defensive tackle Junior Siavii, who played in 15 games last year as Jay Ratliff's backup. Instead, the Cowboys kept rookies Josh Brent and Sean Lissemore, who missed parts of camp and preseason with a groin injury. 
Cornerback Jamar Wall was the only 2010 dra...

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